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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.53, 9,362.09 and 3,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.53, 9,362.09 and 3,324.59 is: 4,977.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.53 : 9,362.09 = 3,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.53/9,362.09 = 3,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.53x = 9,362.09 × 3,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.53x = 31,125,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,125,072.29/6,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.99

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